Nurse Practitioner - NP - Urgent Care

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (APN) to join our Wentzville Urgent Care team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in an urgent care or clinic setting. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and provide initial treatment to all patients presenting to the Urgent Care or clinic.
• Document patient histories with a focus on the chief complaint and acute problems, including a brief medical history of other significant conditions.
• Perform systematic and problem-focused physical examinations as clinically indicated.
• Initiate appropriate laboratory testing and radiologic evaluations based on patient history and examination findings.
• Treat and manage self-limiting and acute illnesses.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patient encounters.
• Educate patients on physical and mental health topics, disease processes, treatment plans, and dietary considerations.
• Refer patients to appropriate community health facilities, agencies, and support resources as needed.
• Perform clinical procedures, including:
  • Laceration repair
  • Foreign body removal
  • Fracture management
  • Wound debridement
  • Incision and drainage

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent for licensing.

Experience:

• One year of nursing experience as a nurse practitioner or two years as a registered nurse in an adult acute care setting.

License and/or Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration (Within 6 Months) or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State (Within 6 Months)
• At least one of the following certifications:
  • ACNPC (AACN)
  • ACNPG-AG (AACN)
  • AGACNP-BC (ANCC)
  • AG-PCNP (AANP)
  • ANP-BC (ANCC)
  • FNP-C (AANP)
  • ENP-BC (ANCC)
  • ENP (AANP)
  • FNP-BC (ANCC)
  • ANP-C (AANPCB)

Take the next step in your career and make a difference in urgent care! 

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”

Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, blending modern development and new businesses with a rich history and a strong sense of community. It offers excellent schools, numerous parks, and family-friendly events. Residents can enjoy a variety of recreational options, such as the 250-acre Quail Ridge Park, which features a fishing lake, trails, and an off-leash dog park. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, catering to different interests. Additionally, Wentzville's proximity to St. Louis provides convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere.

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